Description
This Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake base topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese mixture. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, delivering a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer
- 1 package yellow cake mix (dry mix only, no additional ingredients)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, melted)
- 1 egg
Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking.
- Make Cake Layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the dry yellow cake mix (only the dry mix, not the ingredients listed on the back), the melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until fully blended.
- Press Cake Layer: Evenly press the cake batter into the prepared pan to create the base layer of the cake.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer in the pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until the topping is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the topping.
- Do not add eggs, oil, or water to the cake mix beyond what is specified in the recipe; this keeps the texture dense and gooey.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to help it set properly and prevent crumbling.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cake into squares for clean cuts.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
